Methodist Theology
METHODIST THEOLOGY This is an Open Invitation to anyone interested to join a group to be led by myself on Methodist Theology. Please contact me if you want details on 0114 2436688. John Vincent
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July Forum 2019
What makes a good city? Series 3 Are we ready to send poverty to hell? Wednesday, 17 July 2019: 12-1.30pm Open to all, free of charge. Simon Duffy, Director of the Centre for Welfare will talk on his provocative title. He has long been concerned about the increasing inequities of the Welfare system in…
Keith Hodgkinson
KEITH HODGKINSON We sadly report the death of Keith Hodgkinson in May after an illness lasting eighteen months. Keith was recruited by Kate Thompson when we were at Abbeyfield Road. He assisted with gardening and cleaning as well as repairs. Keith was an excellent worker, totally reliable and could put…
19 June Forum Greg Fell
What makes a good city? Series 3. Wednesday 19th June 12 – 1.30pm Greg Fell, Director of Public Health Sheffield speaks on ‘Public Health, welfare and crime: getting the balance right.’The respondent will be Erica Dunmow, UTU’s Chair of Trustees. This talk will look at the major issues in public health facing…
Certificate in Theology & Mission Course
CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGY AND MISSION September 2019 – June 2020 Aim: to facilitate the development of each participant’s own personal theology and mission. Areas: to include bible study, contemporary theology, personality temperaments, urban theology, liberation theology, discipleship, rule of life spirituality, public theology, social and political development. Method: collegial, with all members participating,…
May Forum 2019
Lunchtime Forums: What makes a good city? Series 3 Wednesday, 22 May 2019: Qari Mohammed Siddique, Islamic scholar, University of Sheffield Chaplain and ex-city councillor on ‘The Islamic tradition of Charity and welfare’. The respondent is to be confirmed. Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and…
Summer Forums 2019
SUMMER FORUMS 2019 What makes a good city? Series 3. Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare. Jeremiah 29:7 We are continuing looking at the issues where…
April Forum 2019 – Our City & Climate Change
SPRING FORUM SERIES 2019 What makes a good city? Series 2: Wednesday 10 April: 12 – 1.30pm Jenny Carpenter on ‘How well is our city responding to climate change?’ with the Revd Michael Bayley as respondent and Jo Chamberlain as Chair Sir David Attenborough has described climate change as the greatest threat…
March Forum: Church Policy in Sheffield with John Vincent
SPRING FORUM SERIES 2019: What makes a good city? Series 2 The Revd Dr John Vincent on ‘Church Policy in Sheffield’ with the Revd Nick Jowett as respondent and the Revd Phil Borkett as chair Wednesday 13 March: 12 – 1.30pm All welcome! As recounted in their book Inner City Testament (2017), John and Grace Vincent began their mission…
Jubilee Guest Blog Post: Erica Dunmow
This week our current Chair of Trustees Erica Dunmow tells of how she first heard of UTU. My first contact with UTU was through David Moore. I attended and worshipped at Bow Road Mission, East End, London from 1981-1991 where David was minister. David’s creative style influenced by UTU’s approach,…